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to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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Recent Examples of hypothesize
In fact, a recent breakthrough from the International Brain Laboratory, a collaboration of 19 laboratories supported by the Simons Foundation, found that decision processes occur across many parts of the brain simultaneously and aren’t siloed in separate structures, as was previously hypothesized.
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Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Blanco hypothesizes that lemurs have developed a mechanism to enhance cellular survival by temporarily extending telomere length, potentially contributing to their longer lifespan compared to non-hibernating primates.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
An unusual chemical alchemy may have been responsible for the unique way Sue was fossilized, the researchers hypothesized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Instead, the team hypothesized a stellar explosion may have been a potential factor in the Late Devonian extinction event 372 million years ago and one at the end of the Late Ordovician 445 million years ago.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Blanco hypothesizes that lemurs have developed a mechanism to enhance cellular survival by temporarily extending telomere length, potentially contributing to their longer lifespan compared to non-hibernating primates.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
An unusual chemical alchemy may have been responsible for the unique way Sue was fossilized, the researchers hypothesized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
Instead, the team hypothesized a stellar explosion may have been a potential factor in the Late Devonian extinction event 372 million years ago and one at the end of the Late Ordovician 445 million years ago.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypothesize
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said Lacy fled the scene of the accident without calling for help.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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While the prosecution has the burden to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant has the right to be presumed innocent and have their day in court.—
Jordan Wright,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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To presume as some do that automation is the enemy of employees is the equivalent of the misguided view that extra humans flooding into a company, region, or country do so at the expense of those already there.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Jones believes the debate will only end when lawmakers take action.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In China, markets fluctuated as investors responded to the White House clarifying that the level of tariffs on Chinese goods is now 145% -- not 125% as previously believed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Researchers once thought this ability was unique to humans.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hypothesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypothesize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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